How To Fix KS183 - The table of cost elements is empty

KS183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 183

• Message text: The table of cost elements is empty

What causes this issue?

You have called up the BAPI for the creation, change or deletion of cost
elements.
However, you have not specified a data record for a cost element that is
to be created, changed or deleted, or at least or checked.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter at least one table row for a cost element when you call up the
BAPI.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS183 - The table of cost elements is empty ?

  The SAP error message KS183, which states "The table of cost elements is empty," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to cost accounting, such as creating or analyzing cost centers, and the system cannot find any cost elements defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Cost Elements Defined: The most common cause of this error is that there are no cost elements defined in the system. Cost elements are necessary for cost accounting as they represent the various types of costs incurred by the organization.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost elements may not be set up correctly, or the relevant cost element categories may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the cost elements.
  Data Migration Issues: If the system has recently undergone a data migration or upgrade, the cost elements may not have been migrated correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Cost